When Dallas first told me about Apfelwein (apple wine) being a traditional drink in Frankfurt, I dismissed it in my head as a tourist gimmick rather than a reality. Last night we tried this concoction for the first time. We both were expecting something like a sweet apple-flavored white wine.
When we tried the first glass, both of our faces had puckered lips that stated “WTF” without saying a word.
Dallas said that apfelwein was not her thing. It’s “blah sour”, not yummy cider, she said. I thought it tasted almost more like beer than wine. We both reluctantly sipped on what my coworkers refer to as “pure apfelwein” (undiluted). It wasn’t until a plate full of pork arrived that we both learned just how well it pairs with meat!
My colleagues mentioned to me today that it indeed is a typical drink here. They went on to describe that it can also be mixed with just about anything. Apfelwein commonly mixed half/half with water for a relaxing summer drink, or with lemonade for something sweeter. In a greater scope, I have found that the Germans will mix just about any drink:
- Coca-Cola and Red Wine
- Coca-cola and orange juice (commonly sold pre-mixed)
- Sparkling Water and Apple Juice (commonly sold pre-mixed)
- Coca-cola and Beer (“Diesel”)
Today, they took me out to Apfelwein-Dax, a restaurant popular with the locals. I tried the apfelwein and water mix, and found it to be quite refreshing. I don’t think I will be seeking it out in stores anytime soon, but it was nice to try something local. I also tried another Frankfurt specialty, Schnitzel with “Grün Soße” (green sauce), but found the sauce to be everything that I don’t want to come anywhere near my meat.
Dallas and I both enjoyed Frankfurt quite a bit, and although it is not a fantastic tourist destination, it seems like a really great place to live. In the morning, we make the 600km ride to Berlin!
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